Free Burial for Indigent New Hampshire Veterans

The New Hampshire municipality where the veteran died

Burial paid for by the municipality

The New Hampshire municipality where you die pays for your burial if you were a needy, honorably discharged resident veteran who served during a wartime period.

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How to apply

Contact your nearest Veterans Services Officer, or call 603-624-9230. The municipality where the veteran died pays the cost, so the town or city office is involved as well.

What you'll need

The veteran's DD214 showing wartime service and an honorable discharge, proof of New Hampshire residency, and documentation of financial need.

Eligibility

You are a New Hampshire resident
You received an honorable discharge
You served at least 90 days during a wartime period, or you were discharged after less than 90 days because of a service-connected disability
You are in need and cannot pay for burial

Source

Official source

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